Walking Britain A circuit of Gowbarrow Fell, Ullswater
Introduction to Walk 2039
Nat Park - Lake District - Lake District Eastern Fells
County/Area - Cumbria
Author - John Paterson
Length - 3.5 miles / 5.7 km
Ascent - 1100 feet / 333 metres
Time - 2 hours 50 minutes
Grade - moderate
Gowbarrow Fell is one of the less obvious Lake Ditrict Fells lying above the north western shores of Ullswater. Despite its lack of stature it is a popular place to walk with Aira Force a spectacular waterfall after heavy rain. Once on higher ground you are able to enjoy wonderful views of Ullswater and the fells beyond including 'chunky' Place Fell that dominates the southern end of Ullswater. Wainwrights included in this walk are - Gowbarrow Fell. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL5 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL5 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Ordnance Survey Landranger 90 | Sheet Map | 1:50k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Landranger 90 | Digital Map | 1:50k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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